Despite the newborn baby haze joy, I have managed to find lots of time to cook. In the last several weeks of my pregnancy, I simply did not feel like cooking. My lack of motivation (and energy) did not change the fact that we needed to eat. Eating … [Read more...]
Meal Planning for Homeschoolers {Eat Well, Spend Less}
Our family homeschools, and while our back-to-school transition looks different from yours, we all have one thing in common: we gotta eat. And if you are anything like me, just because you are at home during the day does not make planning meals easy. … [Read more...]
{Simple Solution} Removing the Smell from Stinky Jars
I am a jar saver. It totally drives my husband crazy, but I like my jars. One thing that has kept me from keeping certain jars is the smell. Like pickle jars. Those smell pickl-y even after washing in the dishwasher a few times, so I … [Read more...]
Learning New Frugal Skills
There comes a point in your quest for a more frugal lifestyle where the same old tools just aren't enough. Coupons of course, are a given. Meal planning is just smart. What happens when you are ready to take it to the next level? Sewing, knitting, … [Read more...]
Using Coupons on Healthier Foods
Have you noticed anything different about your grocery receipts lately? Eating well on a budget is no easy task, and it's getting tougher by the day. Not one to throw up her hands, Jessica of Life As Mom has assembled a team of bloggers to help you … [Read more...]